When you opt for luxury vinyl flooring, your entire home will benefit. With its enhanced durability, incredible wood and stone-inspired visuals, and ongoing value, vinyl flooring is made to grace all your favorite rooms, with moisture-resistant and stylish selections for every room in the house.

At Harry Katz Carpet One Floor & Home in Mineola, NY we can help you find the perfect flooring to manage all your everyday needs, with a wide and growing inventory of vinyl plank and vinyl tile. Our onsite flooring specialists are well-versed in vinyl flooring and can help you find the perfect products to suit your family, décor preferences, and space. Here are some things to keep in mind as you browse vinyl flooring.

Types of Vinyl Flooring

Today’s vinyl flooring is generally available in both plank and tile form. Luxury vinyl tile, made to capture the looks of traditional ceramic, stone, or porcelain, is a beautiful way to customize your floors and walls without compromise. This tile doesn’t chip or scratch and won’t ever need grouting. One of the most extraordinary things about vinyl tile is its convincing visuals, inspired by your favorite stone and ceramic designs. You can have all the durability and seamlessness of vinyl while still achieving the look you love! Vinyl tiles are also more affordable than stone or ceramic tiles.

Vinyl tile easy to care for. The most significant time requirement will involve weekly sweeping or vacuuming. This helps prevent dirt buildup that will make your floors harder to clean later. We recommend mopping floors weekly to ensure a bright and fresh surface. Your vinyl tile works well in any room because it is not affected by moisture. It works as well in a living room as it can in a bathroom. Vinyl provides a cushion underfoot and will also hold up to heavy objects. It’s a good option for any family, from old to young, and in any setup.

Vinyl plank, made to resemble your favorite hardwood species right down to the grain, is a wonderful way to keep your bathroom or kitchen consistent with your existing hardwood motif, minus the nails, sanding, or refinishing. With vinyl planks, you can have the look of hardwood throughout your home. The durable wear layer of luxury vinyl protects the floors from scuffing and scratching. The wear layer is a clear plastic film that protects the high-definition image layer which is where luxury vinyl planks get their authentic looks.

Most luxury vinyl plank options come with built in moisture resistance, but there are also products equipped with a waterproof core. Various technologies are used to enhance luxury vinyl planks. Some manufacturers use a cork underlayment that absorbs sound, keeps the floor at a comfortable temperature, adds stability, and hides subfloor imperfections.

Is Vinyl Flooring Waterproof?

Although all vinyl flooring products are moisture resistant, this is where it pays to pay close attention as only certain varieties are 100% waterproof. Waterproof vinyl flooring utilizes a few hidden weapons to hold tight against splashes and spills. With its reinforced backing, watertight core, and clear, ultra-protective surface, it’s a wonderful barrier between life and your vulnerable subfloor.

Waterproof vinyl flooring is one of our most popular flooring families, appealing to both homeowners and business owners for a variety of reasons. Like all luxury vinyl flooring, waterproof versions are sold in both tile and plank form. There are hundreds of nature-inspired styles to choose from, including planks with realistic hardwood patterns.

Where Can Vinyl Flooring Be Installed?

Luxury vinyl flooring offers up thousands of styles and options, so it’s easy to customize your look throughout the home. A denser, commercial-grade vinyl might be more fitting for an office revamp, while a waterproof product is best suited for households with pets and little kids.

Vinyl flooring look authentic enough to replicate the look and feel of real hardwood or tile, so you can install them in your bedroom and even in your living room. Your guests will never be able to tell the difference unless you say something. One can install wood look luxury vinyl in kitchens and bathrooms. You won’t have to worry about wear or moisture with luxury vinyl flooring, and it’s so easy to clean you never have to worry about an accidental mess again.

Our Luxury Vinyl Selection

Proudly serving Long Island and many surrounding communities, Harry Katz Carpet One Floor & Home is a proud member of Carpet One Floor & Home: the world’s largest cooperative of independent flooring merchants. We offer incredible pricing, localized services, and unmatched purchasing power. If we don’t have the vinyl floor you’re searching for today, we can get it to you soon. Our current vinyl flooring inventory includes wonderful options made by Karndean, COREtec, Invincible H20, Baroque, and Armstrong. Call us today to schedule a FREE luxury vinyl project consultation. We’re proud to offer luxury vinyl flooring to the areas of Long Island, NY, Nassau County and Suffolk County, NY.

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